Agenda item

The Committee received a presentation that summarised the latest performance information for the third quarter of 2018/19 which included the corporate balanced scorecard indicators, update on the portfolio of key Council projects and the delivery of manifesto commitments.

It was noted that the key improvements since the previous quarter were the percentage gap between disadvantaged pupils and others at Key Stage 2 in reading, writing and maths; the number of adult social care direct payments which had risen above 500 for the first time; and a reduction in the number of households in temporary accommodation which had been a major and growing pressure in the past two years.  Four indicators were ‘red’ rated including the gap between disadvantaged pupils and others at Key Stage 4, uptake of health checks, crime rate and Business Rates income.  The context behind the headline indicators and work being done to address performance was outlined.  The majority of key projects were rated either ‘green’ or ‘amber’ and almost all manifesto commitments were rated green meaning they were largely on track.

Members asked about the reasons why the indicator on Business Rates income had slipped from ‘amber’ to ‘red’ and it was responded that it was anticipated it would come back on target by the fourth quarter.  The position regarding the ‘red’ rated Grove Academy Gold Project was raised and it was highlighted that planning permission had been approved since the end of the reporting period which was December 2018.  A Member raised the issue of air quality referred to the manifesto update.  It was noted that the Health Scrutiny Panel had recently received a more detailed report on this issue which Members may find helpful should they require further information on the work being done to monitor and address the problem.

At the conclusion of the discussion, the performance and projects report for the third quarter was noted.

Resolved –  That the report be noted.